The Letter About Your Information
Wis. Stat. 134.98 — within a reasonable time, not to exceed 45 days
In Wisconsin, an entity whose subjects' personal information is acquired by someone unauthorized gives the required notice within a reasonable time, not to exceed 45 days after the entity learns of the acquisition, subject to a delay law enforcement asks for.
| Who is told | When, as the section puts it |
|---|---|
| Who is toldEach subject of the information | When, as the section puts itWithin a reasonable time, not to exceed 45 days |
| Who is toldThe consumer reporting agencies, if 1,000 or more individuals are notified | When, as the section puts itWithout unreasonable delay |
- No notice is required if the acquisition does not create a material risk of identity theft or fraud, or if an employee or agent acquired the information in good faith and uses it for a lawful purpose of the entity.
What counts as personal information, the forms notice may take, and the exceptions for encrypted data are in the section and are not reproduced in full here. Whether a notice was required or on time is a question for the attorney general, a court, and a licensed Wisconsin attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- Wis. Stat. 134.98 — Notice of unauthorized acquisition of personal information
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of September 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Wisconsin attorney.